Ludhiana, October 16
The World Anaesthesia Day was celebrated by anaesthesiologists of the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital and the Hero DMC Heart Institute at a function organised by the Anaesthesia Department, DMCH, here today. The day was celebrated in the memory of Dr William T.G. Morton, who used ether for pain relief in surgery on October 16, 1846, in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Dr S.C. Ahuja, Principal, DMCH, was chief guest on the occasion. A tribute was paid to forefathers of anaesthesiology in a lecture delivered by Prof Tej K. Kaul, Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, DMCH.
He marvelled at advances made by the speciality and highlighted the historical data, dates and contributions by masters of profession who dedicated themselves for the uplift of anaesthesiology.
He dwelled upon the role the anaesthesiologists were playing in specialised areas like critical care, resuscitation and trauma care and said the role of the anaesthesiologists was expanding fast outside operation theatres.
Dr Anurag Tiwari, Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology, spoke about ‘day care anaesthesia challenges and improvement’. Dr S.C. Ahuja spoke on the indispensability of an anesthesiologist in the most advanced to minor surgeries. He applauded the work done by the Anaesthesiology Department and appreciated their contribution in making the subject as one of the most sought after speciality amongst upcoming graduates of today.
